Electronic device including driving motor

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; a flexible display having a display area that changes based on the slip-in or slip-out of the second housing; a driving motor disposed in the second housing and including a pinion; a rack coupled and fixed to the first housing and including a rack gear driven by being gear-coupled to the pinion; and a rack guide disposed in the second housing and protecting the rack from an external impact. The rack guide is disposed on a left side of the drive motor and spatially overlaps the camera module. When the pinion and the rack gear are driven by gear coupling with each other, the second housing can be driven to slide in or out based on reciprocating motion of the rack in the rack guide.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a driving motor. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices are gradually becoming thinner, harder, more design-oriented, and more different in their functional elements. Electronic devices are gradually changing from a uniform rectangular shape to a variety of shapes. Electronic devices can have a deformable structure that is easy to carry and can utilize a large-screen display. The electronic device can have a structure (e.g., a rollable structure or a slidable structure) that can change the display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display) by supporting a housing that slides relative to each other. Such an electronic device may require an effective setting structure of a drive module that allows the rest of the housing to automatically slide relative to one housing. Summary of the invention

[0003] [Technical issues]

[0004] The electronic device may include a rollable electronic device (e.g., a slidable electronic device), wherein a display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display) may expand and / or contract depending on an operating state. The rollable electronic device may include a first shell and a second shell that are movably coupled relative to each other in a manner that they are at least partially assembled together. For example, the first shell and the second shell may be slidably operated relative to each other and support at least a portion of a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) such that the flexible display is guided to have a first display area in a slid-in state and a second display area that is larger than the first display area in a slid-out state.

[0005] The electronic device may include a drive motor and a rack, the drive motor including a pinion gear, the pinion gear automatically operates the second housing to slide a specified reciprocating distance based on the first housing, the first housing is arranged in the internal space and is grasped by the user as a drive module, and the rack includes a rack gear to which a gear is coupled. For example, when the drive motor is arranged in the first housing or the second housing, a rack having a certain length along the sliding direction and a gear coupled to the pinion gear may be arranged in the remaining housing.

[0006] However, since the rack must have a length at least corresponding to the sliding distance of the electronic device, there may be a problem that the surrounding electrical components must be designed to avoid the rack installation space and / or the rack accommodation space. In addition, if the battery among the electrical components is designed to avoid the rack installation space or the accommodation space, the size of the battery may be reduced, and the use time of the electronic device may be reduced due to the reduction in battery capacity.

[0007] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a driving motor that can help make the electronic device slimmer through an efficient arrangement structure between a driving module (eg, a rack) and peripheral electrical components.

[0008] Various embodiments may provide an electronic device including a driving motor having a setting structure for securing a battery capacity.

[0009] However, the problems to be solved in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned problems and can be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0010] [Solution to the problem]

[0011] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include: a first shell; a second shell slidably connected to the first shell; a flexible display having a display area that is variable based on sliding in or out of the second shell; a drive motor disposed in the second shell and including a pinion; a rack fixedly connected to the first shell and including a rack gear driven by being connected to the pinion by a gear; and a rack guide disposed in the second shell and protecting the rack from external impacts, wherein the rack guide may be disposed on the left side of the drive motor and overlap with the camera module space, and when the pinion and the rack gear are driven by being gear-coupled to each other, the second shell may be configured to be driven to slide in or out based on the reciprocating motion of the rack in the rack guide.

[0012] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include: a first shell; a second shell slidably connected to the first shell; a flexible display having a display area that is variable based on sliding the second shell in or out; a drive motor disposed in the second shell and including a pinion; a rack fixedly connected to the first shell and including a rack gear driven by being connected to the pinion gear through a gear; and a battery disposed parallel to the rack, wherein the rack and the battery may be disposed so as not to overlap each other when the side surface of the first shell is observed from the outside in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction.

[0013] [Beneficial Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can help make the electronic device thinner by effectively setting the structure of the electrical components overlapping the rack. In addition, the electronic device can help ensure that the capacity of the battery is maximized by having a setting structure in which the drive motor including the rack and the pinion coupled to the rack is set not to overlap with the battery, thereby helping to improve the working time of the electronic device.

[0015] Furthermore, various effects recognized directly or indirectly through the document can be provided.

[0016] Effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood from the following description by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In conjunction with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0018] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2a and Figure 2b 2 are diagrams illustrating a front view and a rear view of an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3a and Figure 3b are diagrams illustrating front and rear views of an electronic device in a slid-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4a is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 4b is a perspective view of a support bracket with a battery mounted thereon according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 5a According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 2a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device observed along line 5a-5a.

[0024] Figure 5b According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 3a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device observed along line 5b-5b.

[0025] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device showing the arrangement structure of a driving motor and a rack.

[0026] Figure 6b is a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device showing a setting configuration of a rack accommodated in a second housing.

[0027] Figure 6c According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 6aA cross-sectional view of the electronic device as viewed along line 6c-6c.

[0028] Figure 7a is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device showing the arrangement structure of a driving motor and a rack.

[0029] Figure 7b is a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device in a slid-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device illustrating a setting configuration of a rack accommodated in a second housing.

[0030] Figure 8a is a schematic diagram of a portion of an electronic device including electrical components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 8b is a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device including an electrical component according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 8c According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 8a A cross-sectional view of a portion of the electronic device taken along line 8c-8c.

[0033] Figure 8d According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 8b A cross-sectional view of a portion of the electronic device taken along line 8d-8d.

[0034] Figure 9a According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 8a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line 9a-9a.

[0035] Figure 9b is a perspective view showing the arrangement structure of a substrate assembly and a connector port according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] Fig.10a is a schematic diagram of a portion of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] Fig.10b According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Fig.10a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line 10b-10b.

[0038] Fig.10c is a diagram showing various embodiments according to the present disclosure Fig.10a A cross-sectional view of an electronic device in a slid-out state.

[0039] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device showing a disposition structure of an antenna member and a first substrate according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (eg, display module 160) 11.

[0041] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0042] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 1011 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., a camera module 180 or a communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, for example. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q network or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0043] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

[0044] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0045] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0046] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0047] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0048] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0049] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0050] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0051] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0052] The haptic module 179 may convert the electrical signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0053] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0054] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0055] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0056] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or these various types of communication modules can be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0057] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology). NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip).

[0058] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192). A signal or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the specified high frequency band.

[0060] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0061] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least part of the function or service requested, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request in the case of further processing the result or in the case of not further processing the result. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology or client-server computing technology, for example, may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0062] According to various embodiments, the sensor module 176 may include a moving distance detection sensor for detecting the moving distance from the first shell (e.g., the first shell 210 of FIG. 4 ) of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4 ) to the second shell (e.g., the second shell 220 of FIG. 4 ). In one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may detect the sliding-in state (i.e., the first state), the sliding-out state (i.e., the second state), or the intermediate state (i.e., the third state) between the sliding-in state and the sliding-out state by the movement of the second shell 220 from the first shell 210. In a specific embodiment, when the second shell 220 moves from the first shell 210, the processor 120 may detect the moving distance in real time through the sensor module 176, and control the display module 160 to display the object corresponding to the changed display area through the flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 230 of FIG. 4 ). In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a drive motor control module 181 for controlling the operation of a drive motor (e.g., a DC motor or a stepper motor) (e.g., the drive motor 260 of FIG. 4 ) disposed inside the electronic device. In an embodiment, the drive motor control module 181 may be replaced by the processor 120 .

[0063] Figure 2a and Figure 2b 2 are diagrams illustrating a front view and a rear view of an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3a and Figure 3b are diagrams illustrating front and rear views of an electronic device in a slid-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0064] Figures 2a to 3b The electronic device 200 may be at least partially similar to Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0065] Reference Figures 2a to 3b, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 slidably coupled to the first housing 210 in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ±y-axis direction), and a flexible display 230 (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) configured to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the second housing 220 is slidably connected to the first housing 210 so as to slide out in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) or slide in in a second direction (e.g., direction ②) opposite to the first direction (e.g., direction ①). In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 can be changed to a slide-in state (e.g., a retracted state) by accommodating at least a portion of the second housing 220 in at least a portion of the first space 2101 formed by the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 can be changed to a slide-out state (e.g., an extended state) by moving at least a portion of the second housing 220 outward (e.g., direction ①) from the first space 2101. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a supporting member (e.g., the supporting member 240 of FIG. 4) (e.g., a bendable member, an articulated hinge module, a multi-rod assembly, or a multi-rod) that at least partially forms the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing 220 in a slid-out state, and is at least partially accommodated in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 in a bendable manner in a slid-in state. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the flexible display 230 may be arranged to be supported by the supporting member 240 (e.g., the supporting member 240 of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the supporting member 240 may be arranged in a manner that the supporting member 240 is attached to the rear surface of the display 230. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be accommodated in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 in a bendable manner while being supported by the supporting member (e.g., the supporting member 240 of FIG. 4) in the slid-in state so that it is not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 can be moved so that at least a portion of the flexible display 230 is visible from the outside while being supported by a supporting member (e.g., supporting member 240 of FIG. 4 ), which in a slid-out state at least partially forms the same plane as the second shell 220.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 and a second housing 220, the first housing 210 including a first lateral member 211, and the second housing 220 including a second lateral member 221. In one embodiment, the first lateral member 211 may be disposed on the lower side of the electronic device 200, and may include a first side surface 2111 having a first length, a second side surface 2112 extending from one end of the first side surface 2111 in a vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) and having a second length, and a third side surface 2113 extending from the other end of the first side surface 2111 parallel to the second side surface 2112 and having a second length. In one embodiment, the first lateral member 211 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal). In some embodiments, the first lateral member 211 may be formed by combining a conductive member with a non-conductive member (e.g., polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first extension member 212 extending from at least a portion of the first lateral member 211 to at least a portion of the first space 2101. In one embodiment, first extension member 212 may be integrally formed with first lateral member 211. In some embodiments, first extension member 212 may be formed separately from first lateral member 211 and structurally coupled to first lateral member 211.

[0067] According to various embodiments, the second lateral member 221 may be disposed on the upper side of the electronic device 200 and may include a fourth side surface 2211 having a third length, a fifth side surface 2212 extending from one end of the fourth side surface 2211 in a direction perpendicular to the second side surface 2112 (e.g., -y axis direction) and having a fourth length, and a sixth side surface 2213 extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 2211 in a direction parallel to the fifth side surface 2212, having a fourth length and corresponding to the third side surface 2113. In one embodiment, the second lateral member 221 may be at least partially formed of a conductive member (e.g., metal). In some embodiments, the second lateral member 221 may be formed by combining a conductive member with a non-conductive member (e.g., polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second lateral member 221 may include a second extension member 222 extending to at least a portion of the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the second extension member 222 may be formed integrally with the second lateral member 221. In some embodiments, second extension member 222 may be formed separately from second lateral member 221 and structurally coupled to second lateral member 221 .

[0068] According to various embodiments, the second side surface 2112 and the fifth side surface 2212 may be slidably coupled relative to each other. In one embodiment, the third side surface 2113 and the sixth side surface 2213 may be slidably coupled relative to each other. In one embodiment, in the slid-in state, a portion of the fifth side surface 2212 may be arranged to overlap with the second side surface 2112 so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the slid-in state, the remaining portion of the fifth side surface 2212 may be arranged to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the slid-in state, the fifth side surface 2212 may be arranged to overlap with the second side surface 2112 so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the slid-in state, a portion of the sixth side surface 2213 may be arranged to overlap with the third side surface 2113 so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the slid-in state, the remaining portion of the sixth side surface 2213 may be arranged to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the slid-in state, the sixth side surface 2213 may be arranged to overlap with the third side surface 2113 so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, a portion of the second extension member 222 may be configured to be visible from the outside in the slid-in state. In some embodiments, in the slid-in state, the second extension member 222 may be configured to overlap with the first extension member 212 so as to be substantially invisible from the outside.

[0069] According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first back cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first lateral member 211. In one embodiment, the first back cover 213 may be provided in such a manner that the first back cover 213 is coupled to at least a portion of the first extension member 212. In some embodiments, the first back cover 213 may be integrally formed with the first lateral member 211. In one embodiment, the first back cover 213 may be formed of a polymer, coated or tinted glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first back cover 213 may extend to at least a portion of the first lateral member 211. In some embodiments, the first back cover 213 may be omitted, and at least a portion of the first extension member 212 may be replaced with the first back cover 213.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 may include a second back cover 223 coupled to at least a portion of the second lateral member 221. In one embodiment, the second back cover 223 may be configured to couple to at least a portion of the second extension member 222. In one embodiment, the second back cover 223 may be formed integrally with the second lateral member 221. In one embodiment, the second back cover 223 may be formed of a polymer, coated or tinted glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second back cover 223 may extend to at least a portion of the second lateral member 221. In some embodiments, the second back cover 223 may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member 222 may be replaced with the second back cover 223. In some embodiments, the second extension member 222 may be omitted, and the second back cover 223 may be replaced with the second extension member 222. In one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a window cover 224 disposed on at least a portion of the second back cover. In one embodiment, the window cover 224 may be provided in an area exposed to the outside of the second housing 220 in the slid-in state, and may be formed of a material that facilitates detection of the external environment by at least one camera module 216 and / or sensor module 217 provided in the internal space 2201 of the second housing 220. For example, the window cover 224 may be formed of glass and / or a polymer material in which at least an area corresponding to the camera module 216 and / or the sensor module 217 is transparently formed.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may include a first portion 230a (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion 230b (e.g., a bendable portion or a bent portion) that extends from the first portion 230a and is at least partially bent into the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 so as to be accommodated in a manner that is not visible from the outside in the slid-in state. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion 230a may be arranged to be supported by the second housing 220, and at least a portion of the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a supporting member (e.g., a supporting member 240 of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 may be arranged to form a substantially same plane as the first portion 230a while being supported by a supporting member (e.g., a supporting member 240 of FIG. 4) when the second housing 220 slides out along the first direction (direction ①) and can be visible from the outside. In one embodiment, when the second housing 220 slides in along the second direction (direction ②), the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 may be accommodated in a manner bent into the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 and may be arranged to be invisible from the outside. Therefore, when the second housing 220 slides from the first housing 210 along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction), the flexible display 230 may have a variable display area.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may have a variable length in the sliding direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) according to the sliding movement of the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210. For example, the flexible display 230 may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion 230a) corresponding to the first length L1 in the slid-in state. In one embodiment, according to the moving distance of the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 by the second length L2, the flexible display 230 may be extended to have a second display area (e.g., an area including the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b) corresponding to a third length L3 longer than the first length L1 and larger than the first display area in the slid-out state.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one of an input device (e.g., microphone 203-1), an audio output device (e.g., call receiver 206 and / or speaker 207), sensor modules 204 and 217, a camera module (e.g., first camera module 205 or second camera module 216), a connector port 208, a key input device 219, or an indicator (not shown) disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include another input device (e.g., microphone 203) disposed in the first housing 210. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may be configured to omit at least one of the above components, or additionally include other components. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components may be disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone 203-1. In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone 203-1) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of the sound. The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver 206 and a speaker 207. In one embodiment, regardless of the slide-in / slide-out state, the speaker 207 may be in contact with the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing 220 at a position (e.g., the fourth side surface 2211) that is always exposed to the outside. In one embodiment, in the slide-out state, the connector port 208 may be in contact with the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing 220. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the connector port 208 may be covered so as not to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, the connector port 208 may be formed in the first housing 210 in the slide-in state, and may be externally responded to by an opening formed to correspond to the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver 206 may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) that works without a separate speaker hole.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the sensor modules 204 and 217 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the sensor modules 204 and 217 may include, for example, a first sensor module 204 (e.g., a proximity sensor or an ambient light sensor) disposed on a front surface of the electronic device 200 and / or a second sensor module 217 (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on a rear surface of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 on the front surface of the electronic device 200 may be disposed under the flexible display 230. In one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 and / or the second sensor module 217 may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a posture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module 205 disposed on the front surface of the electronic device 200 and a second camera module 216 disposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include a flash (not shown) disposed near the second camera module 216. In one embodiment, the camera modules 205 and 216 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. In one embodiment, the first camera module 205 may be disposed under the flexible display 230 and configured to capture an object through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the flexible display 230.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the first camera module 205 among the camera modules and the first sensor module 204 among the sensor modules 204 and 217 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display 230. For example, the first camera module 205 or the first sensor module 204 may be arranged in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 so as to contact the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display 230. In one embodiment, the area of ​​the flexible display 230 facing the first camera module 205 may be formed as a transparent area with a specified transmittance as part of the effective area for displaying content. In one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. Such a transparent area may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., the field of view area) of the first camera module 205, through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to generate an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display 230 may include an area having a lower pixel setting density and / or a lower wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may be replaced with the above-mentioned opening. For example, some camera modules 205 may include an under-screen display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules 204 may be configured to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display 230 in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 .

[0078] According to various embodiments, the slide-in operation and / or slide-out operation of the electronic device 200 can be automatically performed. For example, the slide-in operation and / or slide-out operation of the electronic device 200 can be performed by gear engagement between a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor 260 of FIG. 4 ) and a rack (e.g., the rack 2253 of FIG. 4 ), wherein the drive motor includes a pinion (e.g., the pinion 261 of FIG. 4 ) disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220, the rack being disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210, extending to at least a portion of the second space 2201, and including a rack gear coupled to the pinion 261. For example, when the processor (e.g., Figure 1 When the processor 120 of the electronic device 200 detects a trigger signal for transitioning from the slide-in state to the slide-out state or from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the processor may drive a drive motor (e.g., drive motor 260 of FIG. 4 ) disposed inside the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the trigger signal may include a signal according to a selection (e.g., touch) of an object displayed on the flexible display 230, or a signal according to an operation (e.g., pressing) of a physical button (e.g., key) included in the electronic device 200.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may have a structure in which the second housing 220 slides in and / or out relative to the first housing 210 along the longitudinal direction (e.g., vertical direction) (e.g., ±y-axis direction) of the electronic device 200, but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 200 may have a structure in which the second housing 220 slides in and / or out relative to the first housing 210 along a width direction (e.g., horizontal direction) (e.g., ±x-axis direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may be formed so that the length of the first side surface 2111 of the first housing 210 is longer than the length of the second side surface 2112. In this case, the length of the fourth side surface 2211 of the second housing 220 may also be formed to be longer than the length of the fifth side surface 2212.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna A disposed through at least a portion of the second lateral member 221 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include at least one unit conductive portion 310, 311, and 312 formed by at least one segmented portion 321, 322, 323, and 324. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first conductive portion 310 disposed by a first segmented portion 321 and a second segmented portion 322 spaced apart from each other by a designated interval on a fourth side surface 2211 of the second lateral member 221. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first segmented portion 321 and a second conductive portion 311 disposed by a third segmented portion 323 formed on a fifth side surface 2212. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a second segmented portion 322 and a third conductive portion 312 disposed by a fourth segmented portion 324 formed on a sixth side surface 2213. In one embodiment, at least one of the first conductive portion 310, the second conductive portion 311, or the third conductive portion 312 may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (eg, Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 of the present invention is provided to function as at least one antenna A operating in at least one designated frequency band (eg, a legacy band or an NR band). For example, the at least one designated frequency band may cover a range of approximately 600 MHz to 9000 MHz.

[0081] Figure 4a is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4b is a perspective view of a support bracket with a battery mounted thereon according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0082] In the description Figure 4aWhen the electronic device 200 is Figures 2a to 3b Components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device 200 are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0083] Reference Figure 4a and Figure 4b , the electronic device 200 may include: a first housing 210 including a first space 2101; a second housing 220 slidably coupled to the first housing 210 and including the second space 2201; a support member 240 (e.g., a bendable member or a multi-rod assembly) fixed to at least a portion of the second housing 220 and at least partially bendably accommodated in the first space 2101 according to a sliding-in movement; a flexible display 230 configured to receive a support from the support member 240 and at least a portion of the second housing 220; and a driving module (e.g., a driving mechanism) driving the second housing 220 from the first housing 210 in a sliding-in direction (e.g., a -y-axis direction) and / or a sliding-out direction (e.g., a y-axis direction). In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first lateral member 211 and a first back cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first lateral member 211 (e.g., at least a portion of the first extension member 212). In one embodiment, the first space 2101 may be formed by the connection of the first lateral member 211 and the first back cover 213. In one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a second lateral member 221, a second back cover 223 coupled to at least a portion of the second lateral member 221 (e.g., at least a portion of the second extension member 222), and a window cover 224 coupled to the second back cover 223. In one embodiment, the second space 2201 may be formed by combining the second lateral member 221, the second back cover 223, and the window cover 224. In one embodiment, a portion of the second back cover 223 may include a cutout area 223a formed to expose the second camera module 216 disposed in the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the cutout area 223a may be protected from external influences by the window cover 224 disposed thereon. In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may further include a cover member 2111a disposed to cover at least a portion of the first side surface 2111.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the driving module may include: a driving motor 260, which is arranged in the second space 2201 and includes a pinion 261; and a rack 2253, which is fixed to the support bracket 225 and extends from the first space 2101 to the second space 2201, and includes a rack gear arranged to engage the pinion 261. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include a reduction module (e.g., a reduction gear assembly) that is arranged to engage with the driving motor 260 to reduce the rotation speed and increase the driving force. In one embodiment, the driving motor 260 may be arranged in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 to be supported by the second extension member 222. In one embodiment, the driving motor 260 may be arranged to be supported by a motor bracket 260a fixed to the second extension member 222. In some embodiments, the motor bracket 260a may further include a guide structure for guiding the rack 2253 in the sliding direction. Therefore, when the electronic device 200 is assembled, the pinion 261 can maintain a gear engagement state with the rack 2253, and the pinion 261 provided with the driving force of the driving motor 260 can move along the rack 2253, thereby moving the second shell 220 relative to the first shell 210.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a support bracket 225 fixed to the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a battery mounting portion 2251 for accommodating the battery B and a support portion 2252 formed at the lower side of the battery mounting portion 2251 and supporting the rear surface of the support member 240 that is bent during the sliding movement from the slide-out state to the slide-in state. In one embodiment, the support portion 2252 may have an outer surface formed to be curved to smoothly guide the support member 240. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a pair of guide rails 226 fixed to both sides of the support bracket 225 to guide both ends of the support member 240 in the sliding direction while guiding the second housing 220 in the sliding direction. In one embodiment, the support bracket 225 and the guide rails 226 may be fixed in the inner space 2101 of the first housing 210 by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one electrical component disposed in the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a substrate assembly 251 (e.g., a main substrate) (e.g., a stacked substrate or a main PCB) and a second camera module 216 disposed around the substrate assembly 251. In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a microphone (e.g., Figure 8a microphone 203-1), a first camera module (eg, Figure 8aa first camera module 205), a receiver (e.g., Figure 8a Receiver 206), speaker (e.g., Figure 8a Speaker 207), vibration motor (e.g., Figure 8a ), or a connector port disposed around the substrate assembly 251 (e.g., Figure 8a In some embodiments, at least one electrical component may be disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the substrate assembly 251 may be disposed approximately centrally in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220, wherein the at least one electrical component is disposed along the periphery of the substrate assembly 251, thereby achieving effective electrical connection between the substrate assembly 251 and the at least one electrical component.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first substrate 252 (eg, a first sub-substrate) and an antenna member (eg, a first sub-substrate) disposed between the first extension member 212 and the first back cover 213 in the first housing 210. Fig.11 In one embodiment, the first substrate 252 and the antenna member (eg, Fig.11 The antenna member 253 of the first extension member 212 may be disposed between the first extension member 212 and the first back cover 213. In one embodiment, the first substrate 252 and the antenna member 253 may be formed by a flexible substrate (eg, Fig.10a The flexible substrate F1 (eg, FPCB, flexible printed circuit board or FRC, flexible RF cable) is electrically connected to the substrate assembly 251. In one embodiment, the antenna member (eg, Fig.11 The antenna member 253 may include a multifunctional coil (or multifunctional core) antenna for performing a wireless charging function, a near field communication (NFC) function, and / or an electronic payment function. In some embodiments, the antenna member (e.g., Fig.11 The antenna member 253 of the embodiment may be electrically connected to a third substrate (eg, Fig.10a A third substrate 255 is provided, thereby being electrically connected to the substrate assembly 251.

[0088] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery B disposed in the battery mounting portion 2251 of the support bracket 225 can be designed to expand the size as much as possible in the width direction (e.g., ±x-axis direction) without providing any separate component arrangement other than the guide structure (e.g., the guide rail 226 and the guide structure of the second housing 220) between the support bracket 225 and the second housing 220. For example, the width W of the battery B disposed in the battery mounting portion 2251 can be similar to or equal to the width of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the width of the electronic device in the x-axis direction). Such expansion of the size of the battery B can help improve the reliability of the electronic device 200 by increasing the use time of the device. In some embodiments, the battery B can be directly mounted on the battery mounting portion formed by the structural change of the first extension member 212 of the first housing 210 without the support bracket 225. In this case, the rack 2253 can be fixed to at least a portion of the first housing 210, and the size of the battery B can be further expanded in the width direction (e.g., ±x-axis direction).

[0089] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 may include a rack 2253 that is fixed to the support bracket 225, has a length in the direction of the second shell 220 (e.g., the y-axis direction), and extends into the second space 2201. In one embodiment, when the side surface of the first shell 210 (e.g., the second side surface 2112 or the third side surface 2113) is observed from the outside, the rack 2253 and the battery B may be arranged not to overlap each other. In one embodiment, when the flexible display 230 is observed from above, the rack 2153 and the battery B may be arranged not to overlap each other. In one embodiment, the sliding distance of the second shell 220 (e.g., Figure 7a The sliding distance S) can be determined by the length of the rack 2253. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the slid-in state, the rack 2253 can be determined to have a distance from the upper inner surface of the support bracket 225 to the second space 2201 (for example, Figure 5aThe length of the rack 2253 corresponds to the distance from the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201 (for example, the inner surface corresponding to the fourth side surface 2211 of the second shell 220). For example, in the slid-in state, when the distance from the support bracket 225 to the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201 becomes shorter, the length of the rack 2253 may also become shorter, and the sliding distance of the second shell 220 may also become shorter in proportion to the length of the rack 2253. In one embodiment, in the slid-in state, when the distance from the support bracket 225 to the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201 becomes longer, the length of the rack 2253 may also become longer, and the sliding distance of the second shell 220 may also become longer in proportion to the length of the rack 2253. Therefore, the length of the rack 2253 can be determined by the size of the battery B mounted on the battery mounting portion 2251 of the support bracket 225. This can mean that when determining the sliding distance of the second shell 220, the size of the battery B can be designed to be as expandable as possible to correspond to the first space 2201.

[0090] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack 2253 may be arranged to be approximately offset to one side relative to the width direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) of the electronic device 200. For example, when the flexible display 230 is viewed from the front, the rack 2253 may be arranged to be offset toward the right side (e.g., the x-axis direction) of the electronic device 230. Such an offset arrangement structure of the rack 2253 may effectively utilize a dead space arranged to overlap with the camera module, and may help ensure the size of the substrate assembly 251 (e.g., the main substrate) arranged in the second space 2201.

[0091] Figure 5a According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 2a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device observed along line 5a-5a. Figure 5b According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 3a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device observed along line 5b-5b.

[0092] In the description Figure 5a and Figure 5b 4 , components substantially identical to those of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4 are assigned the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0093] refer to Figure 5a and Figure 5b, the electronic device 200 may include: a first housing 210 having a first space 2101; a second housing 220 having a second space 2201; a support member 240 connected to the second housing 220 and at least partially accommodated in the first space 2101 in a slid-in state; a flexible display 230 configured to receive a support from at least a portion of the support member 240 and at least a portion of the second housing 220; and a drive motor 260 including a pinion 261 fixed to the first space 2101 and gear-coupled to a rack 2253 extending into the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the drive motor 260 may automatically move the second housing 220 in a slide-out direction (direction ①) or a slide-in direction (direction ②) based on the first housing 210 through the gear engagement of the pinion 261 and the rack 2253. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first rear cover 213 coupled to a first extension member 212 extending from a first lateral member 211 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first substrate 252 and an antenna member 253 disposed in a space between the first extension member 212 and the first back cover 213. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include: a second back cover 223 coupled to the second extension member 222 extending from the second lateral member 221; and a window cover 224 coupled to a portion of the second back cover 223.

[0094] According to various embodiments, in the slide-in state ( Figure 5a In a state of being bent (bent into the first space 2101 of the first shell 210), part of the second shell 220 can be accommodated in the first space 2101 of the first shell 210. In one embodiment, at least part of the flexible display 230 can be accommodated in a manner of being bent into the first space 2101 together with the support member 240, so as to be arranged to be invisible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display 230 can have a first display area exposed to the outside (for example, with Figure 3a The display area corresponding to the first part 230a).

[0095] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the second housing 220 may be transformed into a slide-out state, in which the second housing 220 is at least partially moved outwardly from the first housing 210 along a first direction (direction ①) by driving the drive motor 260. In one embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be supported by the support bracket 225, and in the slide-out state ( Figure 5b The flexible display 230 may be moved together with the support member 240 in a state of sliding into the first space 2101, so that the portion that has slid into the first space 2101 may be exposed so as to be at least partially visible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display 230 may be extended with a second display area (e.g., including a second display area) that is larger than the first display area. Figure 3aThe display area of ​​the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b is exposed to the outside.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a battery B, which is disposed by a battery mounting portion 2251 of a support bracket 225 fixed to the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the battery B may be disposed in the first housing 210 by the support bracket 225, and may be expanded in thickness in a manner that the battery B approaches the rear surface of the support member 240 from the battery mounting portion 2251 of the support bracket 225 or contacts the rear surface of the support member 240, so that the battery volume is relatively increased in the -z-axis direction, and supports the support member 240 that moves in the first space 2101.

[0097] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in the slide-in state, when the second housing 220 moves in the second direction (direction ②), the end of the rack 2253 may be arranged to contact with or approach the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201. In one embodiment, in the slide-out state, when the second housing 220 moves in the first direction (direction ①), the end of the rack 2253 may be arranged to move away from the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201, and at least a portion of the rack 2253 may still be arranged to receive a support member (e.g., a guide member) from the second housing 220 (e.g., the second extension member 222) in the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the rack 2253 may be formed to have a length corresponding to the distance from the support bracket 225 to the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201 in the slide-in state. In one embodiment, the rack 2253 may have a mating arrangement structure that is fixed to the first space 2101 and accommodated (e.g., guided) in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 according to the sliding motion. When the side surface (e.g., the second side surface 2112 or the third side surface 2113) of the first housing 210 is observed from the outside and when the flexible display 230 is observed from above, this mating arrangement structure prevents the rack 2253 and the battery B from overlapping, thereby maximizing the size (e.g., battery capacity) of the battery B in the width direction (e.g., ±x-axis direction) and / or the length direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) of the first housing 210, thereby helping to increase the use time of the electronic device 200 and improve the reliability of the device.

[0098] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device showing the arrangement structure of a driving motor and a rack. Figure 6bis a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device showing a setting configuration of a rack accommodated in a second housing.

[0099] In the description Figure 6a and Figure 6b 4 , components substantially identical to those of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4 are assigned the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0100] refer to Figure 6a and Figure 6b , the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 having a first space 2101 and a second housing 220 slidably coupled to the first housing 210 and having a second space 2201. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a support bracket 225 fixed to the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a pair of guide rails 226 fixed to both ends of the support bracket 225. In one embodiment, the second housing 220 may be slidably coupled in a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) by the guide rails 226.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a drive motor 260 including a pinion 261 disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a rack 2253 fixed to a support bracket 225 disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 and disposed in the second space 2201 in a slid-in state. In one embodiment, the rack 2253 may be fixed to a side wall 2251a formed on at least a portion of the support bracket 225 by a screw. In one embodiment, the pinion 261 may be gear-coupled to the rack 2253, and by rotating the drive motor 260, the pinion 261 may move along the rack 2253, thereby allowing the second housing 220 to slide from the first housing 210 in a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction). In one embodiment, the driving motor 260 may be provided to be supported by a motor bracket 260a, which is fixed to the second extension member 222 of the second housing 220 by a fastening member (e.g., a screw). In one embodiment, the motor bracket 260a may guide at least a portion of the rack 2253. For example, the rack 2253 may be guided in a manner passing between the motor bracket 260a and the second extension member 222.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the rack 2253 may be arranged to move the second housing 220 in the second direction (direction ②) in the slid-in state so that the end of the rack 2253 contacts or approaches the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the rack 2253 may move while being guided by the rack guide 222a provided on the second extension member 222 according to the movement of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the rack guide 222a may help reduce the unexpected deformation or movement of the rack 2253 during the sliding movement of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the rack guide 222a may include a groove formed in the longitudinal direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) along the accommodation track of the rack 2253 to be lower than the surface of the second extension member 222. For example, at least a portion of the rack 2253 may be accommodated in the groove, thereby reducing the left-right movement that may occur during the sliding movement. In some embodiments, the rack guide 222a may be disposed on the second extension member 222 or formed integrally with the second extension member 222, and may include a guide structure (e.g., a boss) that supports and guides at least the left and right surfaces of the rack 2253. In some embodiments, the rack guide 222a may be omitted. In one embodiment, the pinion 261 and the rack 2253 coupled thereto may be disposed to be offset to one side relative to the width direction (e.g., ±x-axis direction) of the electronic device 200, thereby helping to ensure the size of the substrate assembly 251 (e.g., the main substrate) disposed approximately in the center of the second space 2201.

[0103] Figure 6c According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 6a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device as viewed along line 6c-6c.

[0104] Reference Figure 6c, the electronic device 200 may include a supporting member 240 for supporting the flexible display 230 and a pair of guide rails 226 for guiding both ends of the supporting member 240. In one embodiment, the supporting member 240 may include a plurality of multi-rods 241 rotatably coupled to each other and guide protrusions 2411 protruding at both ends of each of the multi-rods 241. In one embodiment, the guide rails 226 may be fixed to both sides of a supporting bracket 225 provided in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the guide rails 226 may include guide slits 2261 formed at positions corresponding to the moving track of the supporting member 240. In one embodiment, a guide structure in which the guide protrusions 2411 of the supporting member 240 fixed in a manner at least partially attached to the rear surface of the flexible display 230 move along the guide slits 2611 formed in the guide rails 226 may help reduce the phenomenon that the flexible display 230 is disassembled or deformed during operation.

[0105] Figure 7a is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device showing the arrangement structure of a driving motor and a rack. Figure 7b is a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device in a slid-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device illustrating a setting configuration of a rack accommodated in a second housing.

[0106] In the description Figure 7a and Figure 7b When the electronic device 200 is Figure 6a and Figure 6b Components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device 200 are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0107] Reference Figure 7a and Figure 7b , the rack 2253 may be arranged so that when the second housing 220 moves in the first direction (direction ①) in the slide-out state, the end of the rack 2253 is away from the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack 2253 may be arranged to be guided by the rack guide 222a of the second housing 220 in the slide-out state. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rack 2253 may be arranged to be guided by the rack guide 222a provided in the second housing 220 even when switching from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, thereby ensuring operational stability.

[0108] According to various embodiments, the sliding distance S (sliding stroke) of the second shell 220 for transitioning from the slide-in state to the slide-out state can be determined by the length of the rack 2253. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the slide-in state, the length of the rack 2253 can be determined by the distance from the support bracket 225 to the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the length of the rack 2253 and / or the sliding distance S can be determined by the size of the battery B mounted on the battery mounting portion 2251 of the support bracket 225. In some embodiments, the size of the battery B along the longitudinal direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) of the electronic device 200 can be determined by the sliding distance S of the second shell 220. For example, when the sliding distance S of the second shell 220 is determined, the size of the battery B is designed to expand to the maximum extent in response thereto to correspond to the first space 2201, thereby helping to extend the usage time of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, when the side surface (e.g., the side surface) of the first shell 210 is observed from the outside, the size of the battery B can be determined by the sliding distance S of the second shell 220. Figure 3a The battery B and the rack 2253 may have a structure in which the battery B and the rack 2253 are arranged side by side without overlapping each other when the flexible display 230 is viewed from above, so that the battery B is designed to be expandable to a size substantially equal to or similar to the width of the first housing 210 to the greatest extent along the width direction (e.g., ±x-axis direction) of the electronic device 200. This helps to extend the use time of the electronic device.

[0109] Figure 8a is a schematic diagram of a portion of an electronic device including electrical components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 8b is a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device including an electrical component according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0110] Figure 8a and Figure 8b The electronic device can be similar to Figure 2a to Figure 3b An electronic device, or other embodiments that may further include an electronic device. In one embodiment, Figure 8a and Figure 8b 2 is a diagram showing the rear surface of the second housing 200 , with the second rear surface cover 223 and the window cover 224 removed.

[0111] refer to Figure 8a and Figure 8b, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 and a second housing 220 slidably coupled to the first housing. In one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a second lateral member 221 and a second extension member 222 extending from the second lateral member 221 to the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the second lateral member 221 may include a fourth side surface 2211, a fifth side surface 2212, and a sixth side surface 2213 extending vertically from opposite ends of the fourth side surface 2211, respectively. In one embodiment, the second lateral member 221 and / or the second extension member 222 may be formed by a conductive member (e.g., metal) at least partially disposed and a non-conductive member (e.g., polymer) injection molded with the conductive member. In one embodiment, the second lateral member 221 may include conductive portions 310, 311, and 312 segmented by segmented portions 321, 322, 323, and 324. In one embodiment, the second lateral member 221 may include: a first conductive portion 310 divided by a first dividing portion 321 and a second dividing portion 322 disposed at a specified interval on the fourth side surface 2211; a second conductive portion 311 divided by a third dividing portion 323 disposed between the first dividing portion 321 and the fifth side surface 3212; and a third conductive portion 312 divided by the second dividing portion 322 and a fourth dividing portion 324 disposed on the sixth side surface 2213. In one embodiment, at least one of the first conductive portion 310, the second conductive portion 311, or the third conductive portion 312 is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., Figure 1 A wireless communication module 192) is provided to function as at least one antenna operating in at least one designated frequency band (eg, a legacy band).

[0112] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one electrical component disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a substrate assembly 251 (e.g., a main substrate) that is substantially disposed in the central portion of the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include at least one of a microphone 203-1, a first camera module 205, a second camera module 216, a receiver 206, a speaker 207, a connector port 208, a vibration motor 218 (vibrator), or an array antenna AR (e.g., a millimeter wave antenna module) disposed around the substrate assembly 251. In one embodiment, the substrate assembly 251 is disposed approximately centrally in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220, and the at least one electrical component is disposed along the periphery of the substrate assembly 251, so that an effective electrical connection between the substrate assembly 251 and the at least one electrical component is possible. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a second substrate 254 (e.g., a sub-substrate) disposed in the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the second substrate 254 can be disposed at a position that does not overlap with the substrate assembly 251 when the second rear cover (e.g., the second rear surface cover 223 of FIG. 4 ) is observed from above. In some embodiments, the second substrate 254 can be disposed to overlap with at least a portion of the substrate assembly 251. In some embodiments, the second substrate 254 can also be composed of a stacked substrate assembly similar to the substrate assembly 251 (e.g., a substrate assembly using an interposer). In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include an antenna substrate 257 (e.g., FRC, flexible RF cable) that at least partially overlaps the rack 2253 and electrically connects the substrate assembly 251 and the second conductive portion 311 by bypassing the second camera module 216. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the antenna substrate 257 can be disposed in the second space 2201 and is guided by a rack guide (e.g., a rack guide) to which the rack 2253 is guided. Figure 9a In some embodiments, the antenna substrate 257 may be configured to be supported by at least a portion of the second extension member 222 by structural changes of at least a portion of the second extension member 222.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a rack 2253 fixed to the support bracket 225 of the first housing 210 and extending into the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a slid-in state, the rack 2253 may be disposed to contact or approach the upper inner surface 221a of the second space 2201. Therefore, the rack 2253 may have an overlapping structure that overlaps at least one electrical component (e.g., the second camera module 216 and / or the connector port 208) disposed in the second space 2201 when the second rear surface cover 223 is viewed from above. Due to the overlapping arrangement of the rack 2253 and at least one electrical component, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an effective stacking structure for reducing an increase in the thickness of the electronic device 200.

[0114] Figure 8c According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 8a A cross-sectional view of a portion of the electronic device taken along line 8c-8c.

[0115] Reference Figure 8c , when the second rear surface cover 223 is observed from above, the second camera module 216 of at least one electrical component may be arranged to overlap at least part of the rack 2253. In one embodiment, the rack 2253 may be arranged to overlap the second camera module 216 in the slid-in state. In one embodiment, the second camera module 216 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the second rear surface cover 223. Therefore, the rack 2253 may be arranged between the second camera module 216 and the second extension member 222 (or the flexible display 230) of the second lateral member 221 in the second space 2201. For example, the rack 2253 may be arranged in an idle space between the second camera module 216 and the flexible display 230 (or the second extension member 222), in a position biased to one side of the electronic device 200, thereby helping to improve the efficiency of the arrangement of electrical components (e.g., improving the design freedom of the substrate assembly and / or the second substrate). In one embodiment, when the second rear surface cover 223 is observed from above, some of the at least one electrical component may be arranged to avoid overlapping with the rack 2253. In one embodiment, the microphone 203 - 1 , the first camera module 205 , the receiver 206 , the speaker 207 , or the array antenna AR may be disposed in the second space 2201 so as not to overlap with the rack 2253 .

[0116] Figure 8d According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 8b A cross-sectional view of a portion of the electronic device taken along line 8d-8d.

[0117] refer to Figure 8aand Figure 8d , the electronic device 200 may include an array antenna AR (e.g., a millimeter wave module) disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, considering the arrangement of the rack 2253, the array antenna AR may be arranged to be biased to one side of the upper inner surface 221a. In one embodiment, the array antenna AR may include a substrate and a plurality of antenna elements disposed on the substrate at specified intervals, and the plurality of antenna elements may be configured to be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 of the present invention can be used to roughly form a directional beam in a direction (e.g., y-axis direction) toward the fourth side surface 2211. In one embodiment, the array antenna AR as a millimeter wave module can be configured to transmit or receive wireless signals in the range of about 3 GHz to 100 GHz.

[0118] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a heat dissipation structure for dissipating heat generated from the array antenna AR to the surrounding environment. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a heat transfer member 259, which is arranged so that one end is close to the array antenna AR or in contact with the array antenna AR, and the other end is close to the second extension member 222 and / or the speaker 207 or in contact with the second extension member 222 and / or the speaker 207. In one embodiment, the heat transfer member 259 and / or the second rear surface cover 223 may be formed of a metal material that is conducive to heat diffusion.

[0119] Figure 9a According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 8a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line 9a-9a. Figure 9b is a perspective view showing the arrangement structure of a substrate assembly and a connector port according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0120] refer to Figure 9a and Figure 9b , the substrate assembly 251 may be arranged in a manner that a plurality of printed circuit boards (PCBs) 2511, 2512, and 2513 are stacked in the second space 2201 through the inserter 1. In one embodiment, the substrate assembly 251 may include a first printed circuit board 2511, a second printed circuit board 2512, and a third printed circuit board 2513 sequentially stacked in a direction (e.g., a -z axis direction) from the second extension member 222 toward the second rear surface cover 223. In one embodiment, each of the printed circuit boards 2511, 2512, and 2513 may be electrically connected to each other through the inserter 1. In one embodiment, each of the printed circuit boards 2511, 2512, and 2513 may be arranged to at least partially overlap the second rear surface cover 223 when viewed from above.

[0121] According to various embodiments, when the second rear surface cover 223 is observed from above, at least one printed circuit board of the substrate assembly 251 may be arranged to overlap with the rack 2253. For example, at least a portion of the second printed circuit board 2512 arranged at a position having a height (e.g., a height from the second extension member) so as not to interfere with the arrangement of the rack 2253 may protrude outward relative to the other printed circuit boards 2511 and 2513, thereby overlapping with the rack 2253. In some embodiments, the third printed circuit board 2513 may also be arranged to overlap with at least a portion of the rack 2253 when the second rear surface cover 223 is observed from above. Therefore, the space below the protruding portion of the second printed circuit board 2512 may be provided as a rack accommodation space 251a for accommodating the rack 2253. In some embodiments, the second printed circuit board 2512 may be formed to have the same size as the first printed circuit board 2511, but may be arranged to be pushed to one side relative to the first printed circuit board 2511, thereby helping to provide the rack accommodation space 251a. In one embodiment, the protruding portion of the second printed circuit board 2512 may be used to arrange at least one electrical component. For example, the connector port 208 may be disposed in this portion to help center the connector port 208 in the second space 2201 .

[0122] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack 2253 may be accommodated in a rack accommodation space 251 a provided in the substrate assembly 251 , thereby helping the electronic device 200 to be thinned (eg, reduced in thickness) and improving the arrangement efficiency of peripheral electrical components.

[0123] Fig.10a is a schematic diagram of a portion of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0124] refer to Fig.10a , the electronic device 200 may include a flexible substrate F1 for electrically connecting a substrate assembly 251 disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and a third substrate 255 (e.g., a small PCB) disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the third substrate 255 may be fixed in the first space 2101 by a support bracket 225, and may be electrically connected to the first substrate 252 and / or the antenna member 253 disposed in the first housing 210. Therefore, the first substrate 252 and the antenna member 253 may be electrically connected to the substrate assembly 251 through the third substrate 255 and the flexible substrate F1. In one embodiment, the third substrate 255 may be disposed to surround the drive motor 260, and may include a charging integrated circuit for the battery B and / or a control circuit for the drive motor.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the flexible substrate F1 may be provided with a length or shape that can adapt to the sliding distance of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the flexible substrate F1 may be formed of an elastic material or shape that expands in a slide-out state and returns to its original position in a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the flexible substrate F1 may include a first connector portion 2561 for electrically connecting to the substrate assembly 251, a second connector portion 2562 for electrically connecting to the third substrate 255, and a connecting portion 2563 that connects the first connector portion 2561 and the second connector portion 2562 and is formed so that the shape of the connecting portion 2563 can be restored from an extended state to its original state. In one embodiment, the connecting portion 2563 may be shaped to be bent at least once in different directions to provide a length that can adapt to the sliding distance even in a relatively small space. In one embodiment, the flexible substrate F1 may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or a flexible RF cable (FRC).

[0126] Fig.10b According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, Fig.10a A cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line 10b-10b. Fig.10c is a diagram showing various embodiments according to the present disclosure Fig.10a A cross-sectional view of an electronic device in a slid-out state. Fig.10b and Fig.10c , the electronic device 200 may include at least one drive belt 270 (e.g., a safety belt or a tension belt) to support the flexible display 230 and reduce the lifting of the flexible display 230 by providing uniform tension during operation. In one embodiment, the drive belt 270 may help reduce the driving resistance due to the eccentricity of the second housing 220 moved by driving the drive motor 260. In one embodiment, at least one drive belt 270 may be configured to be substantially biased to the electronic device 200 (e.g., Fig.10aThe drive belt 270 is provided on the left side of the rack 2253 of the support bracket 2250, and is symmetrically arranged on the right side with respect to the center, thereby helping the smooth operation of the flexible display 230 in a balanced manner. In one embodiment, one end 2701 of the drive belt 270 can be fixed to one end of the support member 240, and the other end 2702 can be fixed to at least a portion of the second extension member 222 of the second shell 220. In one embodiment, the drive belt 270 can be arranged in a manner that the drive belt 270 is wound around at least one rotating roller 271 rotatably arranged on the support bracket 2250. In one embodiment, when the second shell 220 is converted from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, one end 2701 of the drive belt 270 can move along the support member 240 in a first spatial direction (e.g., -y-axis direction), and the other end 2702 of the drive belt 270 can move along the second shell 220 in a second spatial direction (e.g., y-axis direction) by a corresponding amount of movement. For example, the driving belt 270 may move while being supported by at least one rotating roller 271 and the supporting portion 2252 of the supporting bracket 225, but the distance from one end 2701 fixed to the supporting member 240 to the other end 2702 fixed to the second housing 220 may not change. Therefore, the driving belt 270 can help the flexible display 230 always remain fastened even during sliding motion.

[0127] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device showing a disposition structure of an antenna member and a first substrate according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0128] Reference Fig.11 , the electronic device 200 may include a first substrate 252 and an antenna member 253 disposed in a space between the first extension member 212 and the first rear surface cover 213. In one embodiment, the antenna member 253 may include a coil member disposed to pass through a dielectric film. In one embodiment, the antenna member 253 may include a multifunctional coil or a multifunctional magnetic core (MFC) antenna for performing a wireless charging function, a near field communication (NFC) function, and / or an electronic payment function. In one embodiment, the first substrate 252 may be configured so that a connector portion 252a extending from the first substrate 252 passes through a first through hole 210a formed in the first extension member 212, and is then electrically connected to a flexible substrate (e.g., Fig.11In one embodiment, the antenna member 253 may also be provided in such a manner that a connector portion 253a extending from the antenna member 253 passes through the first through hole 210a and is then electrically connected to the flexible substrate F1 provided in the first space 2101. In some embodiments, after each of the first substrate 251 and the antenna member 253 passes through a different through hole provided in the first extension member 212, the first substrate 251 and the antenna member 253 may be provided to be electrically connected to the flexible substrate F1 in the first space 2101.

[0129] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a microphone 203 as an input device, which extends from the first substrate 251 and is disposed to pass through a second through hole 210b formed in the second side surface 2112 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a third through hole 210c disposed in the second side surface 2112 and / or the third side surface 2113. The third through hole 210c may be formed in a manner of connecting the first space 2101 from the outside, and thus may be used as a fastening path for fastening a guide rail (e.g., guide rail 226 of FIG. 4 ) to a support bracket (e.g., support bracket 225 of FIG. 4 ) by a fastening member (e.g., a screw passing through the third through hole 210c).

[0130] According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, Figure 4a The electronic device 200 may include: a first housing (eg, Figure 4a a first shell 210); a second shell (eg Figure 4a The second housing 220 of the embodiment of the present invention is slidably connected to the first housing; a flexible display (eg, Figure 4a A flexible display 230 having a display area that is variable based on the sliding in or out of the second housing; a drive motor (e.g. Figure 4a The drive motor 260 is disposed in the second housing and includes a pinion (eg Figure 4a pinion 261); rack (e.g., Figure 4a 2253), fixedly coupled to the first housing and including a rack gear driven by a gear coupled to a pinion; and a rack guide (e.g., Figure 6a A rack guide 222a) is arranged in the second shell and protects the rack from external impact, wherein the rack guide can be arranged on the left side of the driving motor and overlap with the camera module space, and when the pinion gear and the rack gear are driven by being gear-coupled with each other, the second shell can be configured to be driven to slide in or out based on the reciprocating motion of the rack in the rack guide.

[0131] According to various embodiments, multiple rods (eg, Figure 4a The multi-rod 240) and a drive belt (eg, Fig.10a drive belt 270).

[0132] According to various embodiments, the drive belt may be arranged to be located in a central portion of the electronic device.

[0133] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a substrate assembly disposed in a second housing, and the substrate assembly may include a first printed circuit board (PCB) (eg, Figure 9a A first printed circuit board 2511), a second printed circuit board stacked on the first printed circuit board (eg, Figure 9a a second printed circuit board 2512), and an inserter 1 arranged between the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board to electrically connect the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, wherein the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board can be arranged to at least partially overlap when the flexible display is observed from above.

[0134] According to various embodiments, the second printed circuit board may be provided to include a portion partially protruding laterally from the first printed circuit board when the flexible display is viewed from above, and the rack may be provided in a space overlapping the protruding portion (eg, Figure 9a In the rack accommodating space 251a).

[0135] According to various embodiments, when the flexible display in the slid-in state is viewed from above, the rack may be disposed to overlap with at least a portion of the camera module.

[0136] According to various embodiments, the camera module may be disposed in the second housing between the rack and the rear surface of the electronic device.

[0137] According to various embodiments, the camera module may be provided in the second housing to detect the external environment through the rear surface of the second housing.

[0138] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include at least one electrical component disposed in the second housing, wherein the at least one electrical component may include a substantially centrally disposed substrate assembly (eg, Figure 8a substrate assembly 251), at least one microphone (eg, Figure 8a microphone 203-1), at least one camera module (e.g., Figure 8a ), and a receiver (eg, Figure 8a of the receiver 206), a speaker (e.g., Figure 8a Speaker 207), connector port (e.g., Figure 8aconnector port 208), a vibration motor (e.g., Figure 8a The vibration motor 218) or the antenna module (e.g., Figure 9a At least one of the array antennas AR).

[0139] According to various embodiments, in the first housing, a battery (eg, Figure 4a The battery B) is arranged parallel to the rack, and when the side surface of the first housing is viewed from the outside in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (for example, Figure 4a When the rack and the battery are disposed on the second side surface 2112 or the third side surface 2113, the rack and the battery may be arranged not to overlap each other.

[0140] According to various embodiments, when the flexible display is viewed from above, the rack and the battery may be disposed not to overlap.

[0141] According to various embodiments, the sliding distance of the second housing (eg, Figure 7a The sliding distance S) can be determined by the length of the rack.

[0142] According to various embodiments, the length of the rack can be determined as the length from the fixed portion of the rack to the upper inner surface of the second housing (eg, Figure 5a The distance from the inner surface 221a).

[0143] According to various embodiments, the rack may be disposed to approach or be in contact with an upper inner surface of the second housing in a slid-in state.

[0144] According to various embodiments, the size of the battery may be determined by the length of the rack.

[0145] According to various embodiments, the rack may be configured to be at least partially disposed within the second housing in the slid-out state.

[0146] According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, Figure 4a The electronic device 200 may include: a first housing (eg, Figure 4a a first shell 210); a second shell (eg Figure 4a The second housing 220 of the embodiment of the present invention is slidably connected to the first housing; a flexible display (eg, Figure 4a A flexible display 230 having a display area that is variable based on the sliding in or out of the second housing; a drive motor (e.g. Figure 4a The drive motor 260 is disposed in the second housing and includes a pinion (eg Figure 4a pinion 261); rack (e.g., Figure 4a 2253), fixedly coupled to the first housing and including a rack gear driven by a gear coupled to a pinion; and a battery (eg, Figure 4a The battery B) is arranged parallel to the rack, wherein when the side surface of the first housing is viewed from the outside in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (for example, Figure 4a When the rack and the battery are disposed on the second side surface 2112 or the third side surface 2113, the rack and the battery may be arranged not to overlap each other.

[0147] According to various embodiments, when the flexible display is viewed from above, the rack and the battery may be disposed not to overlap.

[0148] According to various embodiments, the rack may be disposed to approach or be in contact with an upper inner surface of the second housing in a slid-in state.

[0149] According to various embodiments, the size of the battery may be determined by the length of the rack.

[0150] The embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in this specification and the accompanying drawings are only specific examples given to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and help understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be interpreted as including all changes or modifications derived from the technical ideas of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device (200), include: A first housing (210); A second housing (220) slidably coupled to the first housing; A flexible display (230) having a display area that can be changed based on the second housing sliding in or out; A driving motor (260) disposed in the second housing and comprising a pinion (261); a rack (2253) fixedly coupled to the first housing and comprising a rack gear driven by a gear coupled to the pinion; as well as a rack guide, which is disposed in the second housing and protects the rack from external impact, wherein The rack guide is disposed on the left side of the driving motor and overlaps with the camera module space, and When the pinion gear and the rack gear are driven by being gear-coupled with each other, the second housing is configured to be driven to slide in or out based on a reciprocating motion of the rack gear in the rack guide.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, A multi-rod (240) supporting a rear surface of a portion of the flexible display and a driving belt (270) connected to one end of the multi-rod and one end of the second housing are provided.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, The driving belt is arranged to be located at a central portion of the electronic device.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, comprising a substrate assembly (251) arranged in the second housing, in, The substrate assembly comprises: A first printed circuit board PCB (2511); a second printed circuit board PCB (2512), stacked on the first printed circuit board; and an interposer (I) disposed between the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board to electrically connect the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, and The first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board are disposed to at least partially overlap each other when the flexible display is viewed from above.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, in, The second printed circuit board is configured to include a portion partially protruding laterally from the first printed circuit board when the flexible display is viewed from above, and The rack is disposed in a space (251a) overlapping the protruding portion.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, When the flexible display in the slid-in state is viewed from above, the rack overlaps at least a portion of the camera module.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, in, The camera module is disposed in the second housing between the rack and a rear surface of the electronic device.

8. The electronic device according to claim 6, in, The camera module is disposed in the second housing to detect an external environment through a rear surface of the second housing.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, include: At least one electrical component is disposed in the second housing, wherein: The at least one electrical component includes at least one of: a substantially centrally disposed substrate assembly (251), at least one microphone (203-1) disposed around the substrate assembly, at least one camera module (205, 216), a receiver (206), a speaker (207), a connector port (208), a vibration motor (218), or an antenna module (AR).

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, include: A battery (B) is arranged in the first housing parallel to the rack, wherein: The rack and the battery are arranged so as not to overlap each other when the side surface (2112, 2113) of the first housing is viewed from the outside in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, in, The rack and the battery are arranged not to overlap when the flexible display is viewed from above.

12. The electronic device according to claim 10, in, The sliding distance (S) of the second housing is determined by the length of the rack.

13. The electronic device according to claim 10, in, The length of the rack is determined as the distance from the fixed portion of the rack to the upper inner surface (221a) of the second housing in the slid-in state.

14. The electronic device according to claim 10, in, The rack is arranged to approach or contact the upper inner surface of the second housing in a slid-in state.

15. The electronic device according to claim 10, in, The size of the battery is determined by the length of the rack.

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